Tevis Cup: 100 miles in one day—the ultimate challenge for horse and rider
Tevis Cup: 100 miles in one day—the ultimate challenge for horse and rider There are equestrian competitions where technique, speed, or precision make all the difference. And then there are events where none of that is enough. The Tevis Cup definitely falls into the second category. Officially known as the Western States Trail Ride, it […]
Polocrosse: the equestrian sport that combines speed, strategy and perfect harmony with the horse
Polocrosse: the equestrian sport that combines speed, strategy and perfect harmony with the horse For many horse riding enthusiasts, polocrosse is a delightful discovery. Born from a fusion of polo, lacrosse and horse riding, it is a spectacular sport that tests not only the rider’s skills, but above all the bond of trust with their […]
Hornis: the ‘horseback tennis’ that has taken the internet and the equestrian world by storm
Hornis: the ‘horseback tennis’ that has taken the internet and the equestrian world by storm Over the past few months, a series of images and videos has been doing the rounds on social media: impeccably dressed riders, immaculate grass courts, tennis rackets and horses galloping at full speed during rallies worthy of the Wimbledon final. […]
Horse Racing and PSI: The World’s Fastest Horse
Horse Racing and PSI: The World’s Fastest Horse Quando si parla di velocità nel mondo equestre, c’è una razza che domina incontrastata da oltre tre secoli: il Purosangue Inglese, conosciuto a livello internazionale come Thoroughbred. È il cavallo simbolo delle corse al galoppo, capace di raggiungere velocità superiori ai 70 km/h, combinando forza, resistenza ed […]
The horse’s gaits: walk, trot and canter explained in simple terms
Le andature del cavallo: passo, trotto e galoppo spiegati in modo semplice Anyone who loves horses or is new to the world of horse riding often hears about the horse’s three natural gaits: walk, trot and canter. Each gait has different characteristics and allows the horse to move at different speeds and with different levels […]
The therapeutic power of horses: how they reduce stress and improve well-being (according to science)
Il potere terapeutico dei cavalli: come riducono stress e migliorano il benessere (secondo la scienza) C’è qualcosa nei cavalli che va oltre la semplice bellezza, potenza fisica e armonia. Chi li conosce davvero lo sa: il cavallo è uno specchio emotivo, un amplificatore silenzioso di ciò che siamo. In today’s fast-paced world, horses take us […]
PET THERAPY: Peyo, il cavallo terapeuta che aiuta i malati di Alzheimer a ritrovare sorrisi e ricordi
PET THERAPY: Peyo, il cavallo terapeuta che aiuta i malati di Alzheimer a ritrovare sorrisi e ricordi Horse-assisted therapy is proving to have remarkable effects on the well-being of vulnerable people. In France, one horse in particular is becoming a symbol of this extraordinary bond between humans and animals: Peyo, a horse capable of bringing […]
Hobby Horse: when horse riding becomes imagination (and sport)
Hobby Horse: quando l’equitazione diventa immaginazione (e sport) If you grew up surrounded by stables, stirrups and sand arenas, the idea of riding without a real horse probably sounds… bizarre, to say the least. And yet there is a structured discipline, complete with rules, official competitions and top-level athletes: it’s called hobby horse. No, it’s not child’s play. […]
HORSE RACING: Federico Tesio, the genius who changed racing forever
HORSE RACING: Federico Tesio, the genius who changed racing forever Anyone who loves horse racing cannot ignore the name Federico Tesio. He dominates the history of horse racing not only in Italy but internationally, as a true visionary. Born in Turin on January 17, 1869, and died in Milan on May 1, 1954, Tesio was […]
ATTACCHI: from noble elegance to discovering the territory
ATTACCHI: dall’eleganza nobile alla scoperta del territorio The discipline of driving horse-drawn carriages has its roots in the era of grand aristocratic journeys, when four-wheeled transport was not just a means of transportation, but a true symbol of prestige and culture. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the young scions of the European aristocracy […]